A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3718060 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3719943 epoch_slot_no: 4743 block_no: 3717886 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1719 time: 2020-02-02 00:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe5b703b038504d9b8531654ff2c6356ba65147b7ffa0c4d80de000090c651726Block Operator
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